Connecticut state Capitol evacuated, reopened after bomb threat

Connecticut State Capitol Police are working with federal investigators after a bomb threat involving the Capitol building was emailed to several employees.

After receiving the threat, police evacuated the building and searched with explosives K9 Bocci, Scott Driscoll, of the Connecticut State Capitol Police, said in an email to staff and legislators.

“Earlier this morning, the Connecticut State Capitol Police received complaints from numerous employees about a suspicious email that was received. The email, which apparently was sent to numerous states, claimed to have placed multiple explosives in the Capitol Building,” Driscoll said.

Nothing suspicious was found in the building or on the grounds and the Capitol was reopened.

Other states also received the email, including Kentucky, Mississippi, and Georgia.